Electrical Engineer Data Centre

About the Role

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer - Data Centre to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supporting the construction supervision and delivery of Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and local authority regulations.

Role Context

This position requires expertise in Tier III/Tier IV Data Centers and mission-critical electrical infrastructure. The Electrical Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that all electrical works meet stringent redundancy requirements and performance standards, coordinating with various engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other technical documentation.
• Monitor the installation and testing of electrical systems, including substations, HV/MV/LV distribution networks, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, battery systems, generators, grounding systems, and lightning protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with Tier III/Tier IV redundancy requirements and mission-critical performance standards.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil, structural, mechanical, ICT, and commissioning teams.
• Support testing, energization, integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning, and handover activities.
• Participate in inspections, audits, quality reviews, and contractor performance assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and support project progress monitoring.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration or certifications such as PE, CEng, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience on Hyperscale Data Centers, Tier III/Tier IV Data Centers, or Mission-Critical Facilities.
• Experience with substations, UPS systems, generator plants, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, EPMS, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Middle East project experience.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, British Standards, and local authority requirements.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires full-time attendance at a Jacobs workplace, as dictated by the nature of the position.

Application Process

Jacobs is committed to fostering a culture of caring and collaboration. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.